Ocean Reef, WA: suburb profile
The population of Ocean Reef WA is 8,125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ocean Reef is $906 per week ($47,112 per year). Median rent in Ocean Reef is $525 per week ($2,275 per month). Ocean Reef has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Ocean Reef has a population density of 1,543 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ocean Reef is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ocean Reef is $2,253.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.
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Ocean Reef Population
8,125 residents at the 2021 Census.
Ocean Reef Median Income & Rent
Ocean Reef Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ocean Reef Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Ocean Reef Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Ocean Reef, 48.0% are owned outright and 52.0% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- India
- Germany
- Egypt
- Iran
- Canada
- China
- France
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Ocean Reef Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Ocean Reef Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Afrikaans
- Arabic
- Mandarin
- French
- Italian
- Vietnamese
- German
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Ocean Reef Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Ocean Reef Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ocean Reef Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ocean Reef Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Ocean Reef Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ocean Reef Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Ocean Reef Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Ocean Reef Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Ocean Reef School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ocean Reef Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ocean Reef Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Ocean Reef Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ocean Reef How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ocean Reef Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ocean Reef Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ocean Reef Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Ocean Reef Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Ocean Reef Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ocean Reef Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Ocean Reef Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Ocean Reef Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Ocean Reef Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ocean Reef Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Ocean Reef When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Ocean Reef Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ocean Reef Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Ocean Reef Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ocean Reef Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Ocean Reef Schools
Showing 15 of 24 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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21% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
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Ocean Reef vs the typical WA suburb
The median personal income in Ocean Reef is $906 a week, 12% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 226th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $525 a week, $205 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).
| Measure | Ocean Reef | Typical WA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $906/wk | $806/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,480/wk | $1,722/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $525/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,253/mo | $1,759/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 44 | 41 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 21.2% | 18.6% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Ocean Reef
The closest suburb to Ocean Reef is Connolly, 1.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Reef
What is the population of Ocean Reef WA?
The population of Ocean Reef WA is 8,125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,543 people per km².Ocean Reef is ranked #869 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ocean Reef?
The median personal income in Ocean Reef WA is $906 per week, or $47,112 per year.The median household income is $2,480 per week.Family income is $2,759 per week.Ocean Reef is ranked #2,060 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ocean Reef?
Median rent in Ocean Reef WA is $525 per week ($2,275 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ocean Reef ranks #492 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ocean Reef?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ocean Reef WA is $2,253. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ocean Reef?
The median age in Ocean Reef WA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ocean Reef a good suburb to live in?
Ocean Reef is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 8,125.The median income is $906/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51176. All dollar figures in AUD.